Martini Lutheran Church

Affordable Counseling through Hope Alive

The local faith-based organization Hope Alive seeks to break down the financial barriers that keep people from seeking the mental health counseling help they need. That is why their counseling services are available to anyone in need in the community, regardless of their ability to pay. Sessions may be done in person or via online telehealth video. They charge $25 per 50-minute session; but, if that is not affordable, they negotiate an affordable fee. They strive for all their clients to invest in their treatment, however small the amount, in order to foster personal responsibility and commitment. That said, no one is turned away for inability to pay. They are committed to making professional mental health treatment within financial reach of anyone in need. For more information call them at 260-420-6100. Hope Alive is located at 1747 N. Wells Street in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

 

20 Days of Lament Resource

In life’s most challenging moments, including mental health challenges, it can feel impossible to find the right words to pray. Yet the Bible gives us the gift of the Psalms of lament—prayers that honestly express our pain, ask difficult questions, and turn to God for comfort.
 
Spiritual First Aid has created a free downloadable resource titled 20 Daily Psalms of Lament. This resource was created to help you reflect, pray, and connect with God through the Psalms.
The guide contains: 

• Daily Guided Reflections: Thoughtful prompts to deepen your and others’ connection with God in times of struggle.

• Biblical Wisdom: Themes of hope, trust, and renewal from the Psalms.

• A Research-Informed Approach: Rooted in evidence and theological insights, designed to meet you where you or those you are helping are in their journey.

• Click here to access this free downloadable resource.